{
  "id": 12436172,
  "title": "Sharon Levy Appointed CEO of Fremantle Americas & Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/sharon-levy-appointed-ceo-of-fremantle-americas-australia",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T18:09:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/sharon-levy-appointed-ceo-fremantle-americas-australia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fremantle appointed Sharon Levy as the CEO of its Americas and Australia divisions, effective mid-January, according to a report. She will report to Fremantle Group CEO Jennifer Mullin and manage production operations across the markets. Levy previously served as CEO of Endemol Shine North America, where she earned a Peabody Award and Emmy nominations for titles like \"MasterChef,\" \"LEGO Masters,\" \"Fear Factor: House of Fear,\" and \"Deal or No Deal Island.\" Her portfolio also includes \"Ripley\" and \"Liek Water for Chocolate.\" At Banijay, she spearheaded Banijay Launch, an international accelerator program for creators in over 30 territories. In her new role, Levy will oversee unscripted productions including \"American Idol,\" \"America's Got Talent,\" and \"Family Feud.\" Fremantle, an independent production company with a presence in 28 territories, has garnered more than 390 billion views for its content.",
  "summary": "The executive joins Fremantle from Banijay, where she served as CEO of Endemol Shine North America The post Sharon Levy Appointed CEO of Fremantle Americas & Australia appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Sharon Levy appointed CEO of Fremantle Americas & Australia divisions",
    "Effective mid-January, reporting to Fremantle Group CEO Jennifer Mullin",
    "Former CEO of Endemol Shine North America, overseeing unscripted productions"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}